Custon vs Frances
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Custon (973) sits above Frances (968). Custon skews owner-occupied (100%), Frances runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Custon and Frances side by side
| Measure | Custon | Frances |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $183/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 19 | 92 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 444 mm | 494 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Custon edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 968). Custon also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Custon vs Frances: common questions
Does Custon or Frances have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Custon scores 973 vs 968 in Frances. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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